Anatomy of the Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limb Quiz

Test your knowledge of orthopedics with questions on bones, muscles, ligaments, and nerves of the pelvic girdle and lower limb.

#1

Which bone forms the anterior portion of the pelvic girdle?

Femur
Ilium
Pubis
Ischium
#2

Which muscle is responsible for extension of the knee joint?

Quadriceps femoris
Hamstrings
Adductor magnus
Gastrocnemius
#3

Which bone articulates with the talus bone to form the ankle joint?

Tibia
Fibula
Calcaneus
Navicular
#4

Which structure separates the greater and lesser sciatic notches of the hip bone?

Ischial tuberosity
Pubic symphysis
Iliac crest
Ischial spine
#5

Which bony landmark on the femur serves as the attachment site for the quadriceps tendon?

Lateral condyle
Medial condyle
Greater trochanter
Patellar surface
#6

Which ligament prevents hyperextension of the hip joint?

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)
Iliofemoral ligament
Inguinal ligament
#7

What is the primary function of the patella (kneecap)?

To provide stability to the knee joint
To enhance the range of motion of the knee joint
To produce synovial fluid
To connect the quadriceps tendon to the tibia
#8

Which artery supplies blood to the muscles of the posterior compartment of the thigh?

Femoral artery
Popliteal artery
Anterior tibial artery
Deep femoral artery
#9

Which ligament connects the lateral malleolus of the fibula to the calcaneus bone?

Deltoid ligament
Anterior talofibular ligament
Posterior talofibular ligament
Calcaneofibular ligament
#10

Which ligament connects the lateral condyle of the femur to the head of the fibula?

Medial collateral ligament
Lateral collateral ligament
Tibial collateral ligament
Arcuate ligament
#11

Which nerve innervates the muscles of the anterior compartment of the thigh?

Sciatic nerve
Femoral nerve
Obturator nerve
Tibial nerve
#12

Which muscle is NOT part of the hamstring group?

Biceps femoris
Semimembranosus
Semitendinosus
Rectus femoris
#13

Which of the following is NOT a muscle of the anterior compartment of the leg?

Tibialis anterior
Extensor digitorum longus
Peroneus longus
Extensor hallucis longus
#14

Which muscle forms the bulk of the calf?

Gastrocnemius
Soleus
Tibialis posterior
Flexor digitorum longus
#15

Which muscle is NOT part of the quadriceps group?

Rectus femoris
Vastus lateralis
Vastus medialis
Semitendinosus

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